City Council members are seeking alternatives to reduce reliance on DTE Energy. This move comes after a damaging tornado and in anticipation of severe weather patterns related to climate change. The tornado highlighted weaknesses in the system, according to members.

Council members and neighbors expressed support for the city's response to the tornado damage. However, they also spoke about longstanding issues with the power infrastructure, including price hikes and outage issues.

Further details about the council's plans and discussions are available from the source, including critiques of DTE's near-monopoly in the energy landscape and the city's response to the tornado.